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February 4, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Regal Profit Up, Buying Half of Hoyts Theaters
LOS ANGELES, CA — Read the iWon/Reuters article
Buyer of Theater Gets More Time
COVALLIS, OR —Read the Gazette-Times article
Clash of the Movie Titans
MONTREAL, QUE., CANADA — Read the Toronto Star article
Granddaughter of Silent Film Star to Visit Oriental
MILWAUKEE, WI — Read the OnMilwaukee.com story
Meyer Theatre Complete Again
GREEN BAY, WI — Read the News Chronicle story
Local Seeks to Preserve Downtown Theater
OAKLAND, CA — Read the Daily Californian piece
Fox Theater Restoration Inches Forward; Landmark Needs $60 Million More for Completion
OAKLAND, CA — Read the San Francisco Chronicle article0 comments -
January 31, 2003
Today’s Newsreel/New Record For Preservation Alerts
In the 3-year history of Cinema Treasures, we have never had a day with more preservation alerts than today. We’re hoping this is the worst it ever gets…
Preservation Alert Glasgow’s Odeon to Close After 70 years
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND — Read the Evening Times article
Preservation Alert Theater in Worse Shape Than Originally Thought
GARDEN CITY, KS — Read the Garden City Telegram reportThanks to Signe Foreman, who added: “Please if you know anything to help this become a reality PLEASE HELP!! I grew up in this theater because my Grandma worked there for over 20 years, and I spent my childhood there.”
Preservation Alert Clearview’s Art Deco Metro Theater Closes
NEW YORK, NY — With no fanfare at all, one of New York City’s most under-appreciated Art Deco facades went dark last week with the closure of the Metro Theater. The former Midtown Theater had been operating as a first-run twin for the embattled circuit, but attendance was low and times are tough for the struggling exhibitor.This theater, which was featured in “Hannah and Her Sisters,” deserves an encore. Landmark, City Cinemas, Crown, Symphony Space: we’re talking to you. Make a deal…quickly.
Thanks to Mike Hoytes for relaying the sad news.
Preservation Alert Cinema Theatre Threatened With Demolition
BERKELEY, CA — This is from the SaveTheCinema.com website:ALERT!! Landmark Hearing scheduled for this Monday, February 3rd at 7:30 PM, at the North Berkeley Senior Center, corner Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Hearst Street. The public is urgently needed to attend. Please speak out about preserving Berkeley’s cultural landmarks! If we don’t get a good turn-out, we WILL lose this precious Cinema Treasure!
As you are reading this, the Cinema Theatre, currently called The Fine Arts, is in grave danger of being demolished, not for being derilict ( the building is sound and well-maintained ), but for being in the way of a planned development.
If you are anywhere near the area, we urge you to attend and lend your support for the Cinema.
Read more about the Save The Cinema effort
Historic Orpheum Theatre Auction Nearing End
CLARION, PA — Less than 24 hours remain to buy the historic Orpheum Theatre, a twin movie house closed since 1998. Current bid as of Friday: $25,201.37.
Sadness in Metaphor; Body found in front of Capitol Theatre in Flint
FLINT, MI — Read the WJRT News pieceThanks to Gary Flinn for the upsetting news.
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Today’s Newsreel
More on the Glasgow Odeon Closure
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND — Read the Evening Times article
Historic Orpheum Theatre Auction Nearing End
CLARION, PA — Less than 24 hours remain to buy the historic Orpheum Theatre, a twin movie house closed since 1998. Current bid as of Friday: $25,201.37.
Sadness in Metaphor; Body found in front of Capitol Theatre in Flint
FLINT, MI — Read the WJRT News pieceThanks to Gary Flinn for the upsetting news.
Preservation Alert Theater in Worse Shape Than Originally Thought
GARDEN CITY, KS — Read the Garden City Telegram reportThanks to Signe Foreman, who added: “Please if you know anything to help this become a reality PLEASE HELP!! I grew up in this theater because my Grandma worked there for over 20 years, and I spent my childhood there.”
The Kink Chronicles: A Film Projectionist’s Memories of Times Square Sleaze
NEW YORK, NY — We found this article to be off-beat and amusing, a fun recall on the old days of New York’s sleazy, but memorable theater district. However, if you’re of delicate constitution, you may want to skip to the next item in the newsreel…You have been warned! :)
Preservation Alert Clearview’s Art Deco Metro Theater Closes
NEW YORK, NY — With no fanfare at all, one of New York City’s most under-appreciated Art Deco facades went dark last week with the closure of the Metro Theater. The former Midtown Theater had been operating as a first-run twin for the emnbattled circuit, but grosses were low and times are tough for the struggling exhibitor.Clicking an old link for Metro’s showtimes from the Clearview Cinemas site pulls up the following message: “This is a holding index blob that no one will ever see.” We’ve seen it and we’re saddened.
This theater, which was featured in “Hannah and Her Sisters,” deserves an encore. Landmark, City Cinemas, Crown, Symphony Space: we’re talking to you. Make a deal…quickly.
Thanks to Mike Hoytes for relaying the sad news.
Preservation Alert Cinema Theatre Threatened With Demolition
BERKELEY, CA — This is from the SaveTheCinema.com website:ALERT!! Landmark Hearing scheduled for this Monday, February 3rd at 7:30 PM, at the North Berkeley Senior Center, corner Martin Luther King Jr. Way and Hearst Street. The public is urgently needed to attend. Please speak out about preserving Berkeley’s cultural landmarks! If we don’t get a good turn-out, we WILL lose this precious Cinema Treasure!
As you are reading this, the Cinema Theatre, currently called The Fine Arts, is in grave danger of being demolished, not for being derilict ( the building is sound and well-maintained ), but for being in the way of a planned development.
If you are anywhere near the area, we urge you to attend and lend your support for the Cinema.
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January 30, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Suffolk Theater Sale Pending; Contract In Hand
RIVERHEAD, NY —
Preservation Alert Odeon Theatre in Edinburgh May Be Shuttered
EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND — Is This Reely The End For The Odeon?Read the Edinburgh Evening News story
Stars and Their Cries Over Loss of Cinema
Read the Edinburgh Evening News story
John Liu and the Future of (What’s Left of) the old Keith Theater
FLUSHING, NY —Read the Queens Chronicle article
Russian Ark Breaks LA Theatre Foreign Language Record at Nuart
LOS ANGELES, CA — Read the ScreenDaily.com story
Preservation Alert Last Picture Show Rolls at Cinema in Cardiff
CARDIFF, ENGLAND — Read the BBC article
Couple Breathes New Life Into Theater
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January 28, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
PRESERVATION ALERT Northport Theater Is Closed
NORTHPORT, NY —
Loews Jersey Prepares For Hitchcock Festival
JERSEY CITY, NJ — Read the Star-Ledger piece
Theater Marquee Removed Without City OK
REDLANDS, CA — Read the Redland Daily Facts article
Drama rife off the Palace stage
HONOLULU, HI — Read the Hawaii Tribune Herald
Old Brunson Movie Theater May Be Revived
GOOSE CREEK, TX —
Loews Appoints Norris President
NEW YORK, NY — Read the Hollywood Reporter story -
January 24, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
First Stages of Work on Elks Nearly Done
PRESCOTT, AZ — Read the Daily Courier article
Tivoli Theater Redo Gets $8M Boost
WASHINGTON, DC — Read the Washington Business Journal report
Grant Will Benefit Old Livingston Theater
LIVINGSTON, CA — Read the Merced Sun-Star article
S.C. Theatre brings back classic Hitchcock films
SUTTER CREEK, SC — Read the Ledger Dispatch articleHave a great weekend everyone and see you on Monday!
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January 23, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Lease Paves Way for Theater Rehab
HINSDALE, IL — Read the Chicago Tribune article (Reg. Req.)Thanks to Bryan Krefft for the good news!
New Photos on the Sameric/Boyd Theater Website
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Go to the Save The Sameric siteThanks, as always, to Howard Haas for keeping us in the loop.
Reborn Theater is Thriving
HAMMOND, LA — Read the Times-Picayne article
San Jose Cinema Plan in Limbo Amid Cuts
SAN JOSE, CA — Read the Mercury News article
Cloward Leaving Stiefel Post
SALINA, KS — Read the Salina Journal reportThanks to Joel Weide for the update!
Amherst Cinema Project Looking to Raise Cash
AMHERST, MA — Read the Union-News storyThanks to Ralph Melnick for the update.
Academy Devotes Saturday to Anime
NORTHAMPTON, MA — Read the Hampshire Gazette article -
January 22, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Jim Belushi Will Open The Stiefel Theatre
SALINA, KS —
Theater Issue Could Be Factor in Lombard Race
LOMBARD, IL —
Amherst Cinema Redevelopment Plans Continue
AMHERST, MA —Read the Hampshire Gazette article
Sound of Silents
EVERETT, WA — Read the Seattle Times piece(Editor’s plea to journalists: Please stop calling every silent movie article the “Sound(s) of Silents.” It’s been done a million times. :) Now back to our regularly scheduled programming!)
Woodstock International Film Festival Nears
WOODSTOCK, IL — Read the Daily Herald articleThanks to Bryan Krefft for the news.
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January 21, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
(Historic) New Art Theatre to fight its closing
CHAMPAIGN, IL —
Group Tries to Protect Theater from Replacement
DES PLAINES, IL — Read the Daily Herald articleThanks to Bryan Krefft for the update!
Movie Theater To Get Third Life
DARIEN, CT —Read the Darien News-Review story
Thanks to Roger Katz for the update!
Theater Alliance Issued Challenge
EMPORIA, OK —Read the Topeka Capitol-Journal story
International News:
City Refurbishes Duna Cinema as Multiplex Audiences Shrink
BUDAPEST, HUNGARY — Read the Budapest Business Journal
France’s EuroPalaces Maintains Market Dominance
Read the Screen International article
‘Drive-In’ Theater Planned for Traffic-Clogged Bangkok
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January 17, 2003
Today’s Newsreel
Fabian Not History – Yet
PATERSON, NJ — Read the Herald News
Showdown Over Orinda Theater Changed Lives, Defined City
ORINDA, CA — Read the San Francisco Chronical story
Forest Theater News/Update
WEST HAVEN, CT —Read the New Haven Register article
West Deer Approves New Pennsylvania Drive-In
WEST DEER, PA —Read the Valley News Dispatch article
Change In Works For Historic Theater
DADE CITY, FL —Read the Tampa Bay Tribune article
Events, films, arts for Pomona Fox?
POMONA, CA — Read the Daily Bulletin piece
Crews on Bay Street filming new Jack Black comedy
STAPLETON, NY — The new Jack Black film, “School of Rock” will use the historic St. George Theatre in Stapleton to enact the “battle” scene. According to the Staten Island Advance, the $40 million film will be shot in various locations of the New York city borough.“School of Rock” is being directed by Richard Linklater (“Dazed and Confused”) and will be distributed by Paramount Pictures.
Thanks to Jean for the news!